The Enrichment Program at Angell provides extensions of the curriculum for all of our students, Kindergarten through fifth grade. The PTO supported program includes field trips to places in our community, bringing outside resources into our school, and providing materials and ideas for teacher-led extensions within the classrooms.

2014-15 YEAR-END ANGELL ENRICHMENT PROFILE

Listed below is an overview of the activities that were provided to students this year through the Angell Enrichment Program.

ART

Scientific Drawing - Through a grant from the AAPSEF and funds from the Angell Enrichment Program, we provided 5 hours of drawing instruction to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. This was in addition to the art instruction provided by the district.

University of Michigan Museum of Art - Eleven classes visited UMMA for docent-led tours. Tour themes included Shape Up, Cooperation Central, My Community, Light it up!, History Mysteries, and Regions of the United States. Grades K-5

Toledo Museum of Art - Three classes visited TMA for docent-led tours. Themes were Molton Magic, which included a glass-blowing demonstration, and Dragon Hunt. Grades 3-4

Detroit Institute of Art - Two classes visited the DIA for self-guided tours. of the permanent collection with special emphasis on the Diego Rivera Detroit Industry mural. Grades 4-5

University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History - One class visited the museum to sketch birds. Grade 3

MUSIC

University Musical Society - Ten classes attended performance by Jake Shimabukuro and stayed after the concert for a Q and A with the ukulele artist.

Grades 1-5

SOCIAL STUDIES

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History - Fifth graders went on docent-led tour of the permanent exhibits. Grade 5

Wasems Apple Orchard - Kindergarten classes toured the orchard and cider-making facility to learn about how about a food that is grown locally. Farm to School - Local farmers talked about food production on the farm and brought fresh produce into the classrooms for students to taste. Grades K and 2

Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museums - Students toured the historic farm and school and take part in interactive activities. Grade 3

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